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AD04 CGU

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,124 mi
Last recorded117,124 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 CGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 117,124 miles

o/s outer sill corroded but no holes

rear suspension/springs corroded

struggled with emissions as car runs uneven

Fail 10 Dec 2020 117,124 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Nail in tyre o/s rear ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s outer sill corroded but no holes

rear suspension/springs corroded

struggled with emissions as car runs uneven

Pass 11 Dec 2019 113,308 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 113,308 miles

Headlamp aim too low both head lamps low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 108,384 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 108,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 104,335 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 104,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 115,819 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 107,443 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted to offside rear seatbelt.

Fail 3 Dec 2015 107,433 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted to offside rear seatbelt.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,907 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 91,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 91,333 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 81,767 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 75,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2010 65,996 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 64,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 64,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 58,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 49,064 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 49,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2007 37,827 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AD04 CGU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2004 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 73,902 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD04 CGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD04 CGU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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